"Elite engineers are mainly responsible for logistics, as well as the construction of the castle, base, future training grounds, roads, and houses. However, as I’m still in the early stages with limited resources, the demand for engineers isn’t that high!"

"Therefore, summoning another hundred elite engineers should suffice."

"That will cost 1,000 points."

...

"Strong warriors are a more versatile type of soldier, capable of handling various tasks such as reconnaissance, combat, and assassination. Although they’re not as specialized as scouts or assassins, before those specific soldier types become available, strong warriors need to take on these responsibilities! Undoubtedly, strong warriors will be my main force!"

"In future charges and sieges, strong warriors will likely be the main force!"

"Let’s summon some strong warriors then."

"Summoning three hundred strong warriors will cost 3,000 points."

...

"Barbarian warriors..."

"This is a rather special type of soldier. Summoning one barbarian warrior costs twice the points of other soldier types, which indicates their uniqueness! Barbarian warriors, more fearsome than wild beasts, have an immense stature akin to humanoid behemoths!"

"In battle, they are a powerful shield, difficult for the enemy to penetrate or kill. At the same time, they are like unstoppable tanks, easily breaching any city defense or battle line."

"The advantages of barbarian warriors are clear, but they have their drawbacks too."

"That is, they are large targets, consume a lot of food, and aren’t very intelligent. They require command, can’t operate independently, and must stick closely to the main force. Only when they coordinate with the strong warriors can they play their primary role."

Waldo’s thoughts were clear.

He understood the key factors.

The individual combat power of a barbarian warrior was undoubtedly the strongest.

Two or three strong warriors combined might not match a single barbarian warrior.

However, this doesn’t mean the more barbarian warriors, the better.

Everything in moderation.

Therefore, after careful consideration and based on the current maximum capacity of the castle,

Waldo made the wisest decision.

"Summon one hundred barbarian warriors!"

"That will cost 2,000 points!"

"This leaves me with 9,000 points remaining!"

"There’s no rush to use them all now. The base is too small at the moment. I’ll wait for the base to upgrade again or find a worthy target to attack before summoning more soldiers."

...

In the open space in front of the castle.

A mist appeared, hazy and unclear, obscuring everything from view.

Even though the sun was high and the light was bright, nothing could be seen clearly in the fog.

Suddenly, a powerful aura of warfare descended upon the site, making the air seem colder.

The ground also trembled sharply.

Then came the sound of strong, rhythmic footsteps.

Three hundred strong warriors, one hundred barbarian warriors, and one hundred elite engineers emerged in formation, orderly and unified, from the mist.

Then, they all kneeled before Waldo in unison.

"Salute to the Master!"

Five hundred people knelt before Waldo and paid their respects simultaneously.

This display of might was completely different from before.

It gave Waldo a unique feeling.

Their voices were like a clap of thunder or the sound of a drum, stirring the soul.

For the first time!

Waldo received the homage of five hundred people for the first time.

"With such an elite army, conquering cities and unifying lands and seas, what challenge is that?!"

Waldo smiled faintly, full of vigor.

Now that he had the soldiers, the next step was their training.

Although the summoned strong warriors and barbarian warriors were first-rate soldiers, experienced in battle.

But...

The environment was different now!

Waldo needed the barbarian warriors and strong warriors to cooperate with each other.

Only then could they maximize their effectiveness.

Waldo’s idea was this:

Three strong warriors would be paired with one barbarian warrior to form a combat unit! 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

This formation, akin to a tank accompanied by infantry or an elephant moving alongside soldiers, would fully leverage the strengths of both the strong warriors and the barbarian warriors.

Of course, this would be the formation for small-scale combat.

In a real massive battle with thousands of troops, it would be better to have the barbarian warriors form the vanguard for the assault.

Once the formation was determined, intense training commenced.

All this was naturally in preparation for the crisis at night.

"For me, it’s not a crisis but rather an opportunity!"

Waldo was full of ambition.

...

In the chat channel.

"According to the system, the danger we face at night might increase over time. Also, if we venture deeper, we might encounter native forces. I wonder if that’s true."

"It probably is. Once we grow stronger, it’s very likely we’ll encounter native forces. We trialists, of unknown origins and desperately seeking to conquer territories, are likely to clash with them easily!"

"No need to panic. Thinking about these issues now is premature. Better to focus on how to accumulate points."

"Yes, points are the key."

"By the way, I have something to tell you. I think I might have encountered the native forces of this world..."

"???"

...

Night fell quickly.

Outside the castle, the night wind rustled the leaves.

Amidst the mountains and valleys, an immense tranquility reigned.

Each mountain peak seemed like a giant beast, lying dormant upon the earth.

The castle too was quiet.

Light shone from some of the buildings, like beacons in the night, irresistibly drawing attention.

Suddenly!

Howl—

Howl—

First, a single wolf’s howl sounded, then, the hillsides echoed with the howls of a pack.

In the dense forest, pairs of crimson eyes appeared.

Judging by the number, there were no fewer than a hundred!

Densely packed!

One, two, three wolves leaped out of the thick woods.

Under the command of the noticeably larger alpha wolf, they charged toward the distant castle!

Some traps around the castle’s perimeter were triggered.

For a moment, wolves fell victim, crying out as they fell.

Some were caught in traps, others fell into pits, and more...

"Howl—"

Seeing this, the alpha wolf did not retreat; instead, it further unleashed its animalistic ferocity.

It commanded the wolf pack to launch an even more vicious attack.

With the alpha wolf leading, the ordinary wolves, unable to defy, attacked the castle with increased ferocity and viciousness.

...

"Finally, they’ve come!"

"More than a hundred wolves! All points!"

"Altogether worth ten thousand, or even more!"

Waldo licked his lips.

Then, with a thought, he swiftly issued a command.

"Take action!"